How far is Blakely, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Blakely, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.28 mi
00h 18m
Flight
6.42 mi
10.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.42 mi
Kilometers
10.33 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.28 mi
Kilometers
14.93 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Wed, Sep 16, 6:36 AM EDT
Return by in Blakely
Wed, Sep 16, 6:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blakely
2026-09-16T06:18
Arrive City of Scranton
Wed, Sep 16, 6:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Blakely
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dunmore
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Blakely
4 mi
00h 09m
To City of Scranton
5.2 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blakely and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blakely and City of Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Gino Merli Drive

    21 m · 3 sec · Gino Merli Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lackawanna Avenue

    1632 ft · 32 sec · West Lackawanna Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Valley Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Valley Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on O'Neill Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · O'Neill Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Blakely Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Blakely Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Cherry Street

    113 m · 8 sec · Cherry Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wheeler Avenue

    3164 ft · 59 sec · Wheeler Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Myrtle Street

    122 m · 12 sec · Myrtle Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Harrison Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Crown Avenue

    1207 ft · 26 sec · Crown Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto River Street

    3139 ft · 1 min · River Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blakely and City of Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
150.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Valley Avenue
2.19 mi · 24%
Blakely Street
1.05 mi · 11%
O'Neill Highway
0.96 mi · 10%
Main Street
0.94 mi · 10%
Harrison Avenue
0.88 mi · 9%
Wheeler Avenue
0.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Valley Avenue

Turn right onto South Valley Avenue

2.19 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
6.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunmore
00h 09m from Blakely
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blakely and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blakely to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dunmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Blakely and 5.2 miles from City of Scranton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.49 one way or $2.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blakely and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Dunmore

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dunmore, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dunmore.

BUS

Scranton, PA

3 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

29 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

39 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blakely and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 6.42 mi (10.33 km).

Blakely

#1 Blakely

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population6,174
Coordinates41.4809100, -75.5946300
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Gino Merli Drive (-75.594661, 41.480941)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.33 gal
1.24 L · about $1.49
Round trip
$2.97
0.66 gal · 2.48 L
Estimated CO2
2.9 kg one way
Round trip: 5.9 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $1.49 $2.97
Mid-grade $4.94 $1.63 $3.26
Premium $5.33 $1.76 $3.52
Diesel $6.35 $2.10 $4.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Sep 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Blakely and City of Scranton. The current time is 06:18:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.